The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) National Central Bureau (NCB) Kenya has formally issued a summons for Jolly Shubaiha Irankunda, the estranged wife of Prof. Badru Kateregga, to appear before INTERPOL NCB Kampala. This is in connection with the disappearance of the land title for The East African University – a sister institution to Kampala University and a member of the Badru Dungu Kateregga (BDK) Universities’ Network International, chaired by Owek. Amb. Al-Haj Prof. Badru D. Kateregga.
At the center of the issue is a land title for more than 100 acres of property belonging to The East African University (TEAU), located in Kajiado, Kitengela, Kenya. The land is owned by Owek. Amb. Al-Haj Prof. Badru D. Kateregga. During a recent verification exercise conducted by the university’s management at the Kajiado Land Registry, it was discovered that the original title deed for the university land was missing.
Upon inquiry, Ms. Jolly Irankunda – a former Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the institution – was suspected to be in possession of the title. She was subsequently summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kajiado-Kitengela, Kenya. However, she failed to appear, stating instead that she would hand the title over to her lawyers in Kenya. Reports indicate that she did not follow through on this commitment. When contacted again, she claimed to have submitted the title to the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) in Uganda – a claim that remains unverified.
Repeated attempts to reach Ms. Irankunda or her legal representatives have been unsuccessful. In light of these developments, INTERPOL NCB Nairobi issued a formal request through INTERPOL NCB Kampala, summoning Ms. Jolly Irankunda to appear before the Ugandan office on Thursday, 26th June 2025, at Plot 12, Mabua Road, Kololo. She is expected to provide a statement and clarification regarding the whereabouts and current custody of the missing land title.
The summons was officially signed by the Director of INTERPOL NCB Kampala and duly delivered to Ms. Jolly Irankunda. A copy was also delivered to Buziga Police Station, where it was received and acknowledged by the Officer in Charge (OC).
This case has attracted significant attention due to the strategic and academic importance of The East African University, and the broader implications concerning institutional land ownership in the region. Authorities have emphasized the importance of full cooperation to ensure that the matter is resolved lawfully and transparently.
